NCT07413406 · RECRUITING
Comparing Structured Retrieval Practice and Reading-Based Education for Dementia Caregivers
This trial tests two ways of teaching dementia caregivers practical skills. One group uses structured retrieval practice, a method where you repeatedly recall information with feedback to help it stick. The other group reads educational materials the traditional way. Researchers will track knowledge, confidence, stress levels, and how caregivers perceive behavioral symptoms over time. This is a Phase NA behavioral study, meaning it is evaluating a learning approach rather than a drug or device.
You may qualify if
- Adults aged 50 years or older
- Informal (unpaid) caregiver for a family member or friend living with dementia
- Providing ongoing assistance or support to the individual with dementia
- Reports moderate to high perceived stress, defined as a score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
- Able to speak and read English
- Able to complete study procedures either in person or remotely
- Has access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
You're excluded if
- Paid or professional caregivers (e.g., home health aides)
- Caregivers younger than 50 years of age
- Caregivers reporting low perceived stress (PSS-10 score below 14)
- Caregivers providing assistance to an individual without evidence of cognitive - impairment, as determined by a dementia screening interview (AD8 score \< 2)
- Inability to complete study procedures due to cognitive, sensory, or technological limitations
- Failure to meet study screening requirements or provide informed consent
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-02-17